The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0684-2026·Announced 2026-07-22

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Earwax Removal Drug Recalled for Low Potency

Bell Pharmaceuticals is recalling Good Neighbor Pharmacy Earwax Removal (Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%) due to subpotency—the active ingredient concentration is significantly reduced from expected levels, and the product has a low pH.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class II recall involving a subpotent drug with reduced active ingredient and low pH. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text. The hazard is quality-control related rather than contamination or high-risk pathogen, placing this in the Moderate range.

Plain-English summary

Good Neighbor Pharmacy Earwax Removal Drops and Kit (Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz) are being recalled by Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc. The product is distributed nationwide by AmerisourceBergen.

The recall was initiated because the drug is subpotent: the assay of the active ingredient is significantly reduced at approximately 0.6%, compared to the expected level of approximately 6–7%. The product also has a low pH.

Affected lot numbers are: 1505334 (Kit - Washer Bulb Included, NDC 46122-556-05, expires April 2027), and 1505143 and 1505151 (1 bottle, NDC 46122-557-05, expires April 2027). Approximately 20 units of the kit and 160 units of the bottle were distributed.

Consumers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider with questions. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY EARWAX REMOVAL (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE)
Brand
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY EARWAX REMOVAL
Manufacturer
Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Category
Drug — Over-the-Counter Topical
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot: a) 1505334
  • expires: 2027-04
  • b) 1505143
  • 1505151

UPCs (2)

  • 0087701431517
  • 0087701431524

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 11 products in this recall →

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